Josh Archote

Stanley Nelson was a huge inspiration to me and many others at LSU. I'll never forget his story about the time he was held at gunpoint for asking someone about their ties to the KKK- which didn't stop him from reporting. He'll be greatly missed. washingtonpost.com/obituaries/202…

Miscommunication, incautious decisions, poor planning and an out-of-service fire hydrant were among the factors that lead to the death of an Irmo firefighter in 2023, according to a federal investigation released on April 30 from @JArchote: postandcourier.com/columbia/news/…

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson sent a letter to the city of Columbia demanding that they repeal a 2021 city ordinance banning the practice of conversion therapy on LGBTQ youth.  W/ @JArchote Read more: postandcourier.com/columbia/news/…

This week is the Reveille's annual fundraiser week. Supporting student journalism is more important than ever, and the Reveille strives to produce its most truthful, genuine work to give back to its community. Now, we need your help. lsureveille.com/255344/opinion…

One person arrested after crash on busy Columbia intersection leaves USC student dead trib.al/BIKorQX

Periodic reminder to support local journalists: If you are a high-ranking government official, you can add me to any group chat where sensitive conversations are being had.

🚨TRAFFIC ALERT: A vehicle drove off the bridge on I-126 Westbound (Outbound) from Elmwood and caught fire just before the river. Emergency crews are on the scene. The condition of the occupant is currently unknown. Expect delays and use alternate routes. #ColumbiaSC #TrafficAlert 🚧🔥

Have questions about the Columbia zoning ordinance that would ban new private, off-campus student housing downtown? So did we. W/ @JArchote Read more: postandcourier.com/columbia/news/…

Columbia could prohibit new student housing in downtown and Vista trib.al/Qsj0yBy

One of Richland County's most rural communities has long been gripped by slow development and a declining population, despite being home to the state's only national park. County officials have a plan to change that. From @JArchote: postandcourier.com/columbia/news/…

Columbia homeless shelter manager fired after speaking to press. The exact reason remains a mystery. trib.al/aLmtbQ5

. @LSUfootball Tiger Stadium snowed under! Photos courtesy of @joeschwartz25 from @LSUwbkb. #LSU

I’m always saying Columbia could use more rooftop pyramids.

Lexington County Fire Services captain arrested on kidnapping and domestic violence charges trib.al/s6O0pux

'Stabbed, raped and beaten': Feds release damning investigation report of Richland County jail "...detainees would self-mutilate to get housed in other parts of the jail because they could not get away from their attackers..." from @JArchote @tiffgtan postandcourier.com/columbia/news/…

Columbia secures $204M in federal funding for Assembly Street railroad separation project trib.al/VWJksFV

@colamayor is unhappy that @GamecockFB missed the @CFBPlayoff, saying they were "robbed." Now he's making his case in the form of a resolution. @JArchote has the story. postandcourier.com/columbia/colum…

$4.5B transportation penny tax has wide support among Richland County voters, latest results show trib.al/4wJu8e8

Could passenger rail connect SC's biggest cities? Here's what's holding the state back. trib.al/4MKw8q9

Will the Columbia Convention Center get its own hotel? Preliminary planning is ongoing, but barriers remain.  W/@JArchote Read more: postandcourier.com/columbia/news/…